Birches First School
Good0.79 miles · Ages 3–9
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Inspected 28 Nov 2023
Property History
7, COTTAGE VIEW, CODSALL, WOLVERHAMPTON, SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, WV8 1DZ
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
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| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-06-2024 | £475,000 | £327 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 28-10-2011 | £290,000 | £200 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 30-04-2004 | £249,950 | £172 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 15-12-2000 | £159,950 | £110 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
Matched EPC Certificates
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2023 | C | B | 7 Cottage View, Codsall | 1,453 | High (100) | View |
Estimated Council Tax
2026/27 estimate£2,314–£2,828 per year
Likely Bands D–E · standard two-adult charge
Based on 4 recorded sales, adjusted to 1991 values using house-price indices.
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses South Staffordshire average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Property Deprivation Information
South Staffordshire 008B (E01029614)
Note: “Deprivation” is a statistical term about access to resources and services; it is not a label on people or places.
Decile
6 / 10
Rank
16,987 / 33,755
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
4 Good · 6 without a current rating
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Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
4 Good · 6 without a current rating
Primary schools
(Tap each school to view)Lane Green First School
No current Ofsted rating0.12 miles · Ages 3–9
Community school
Inspected 25 Mar 2025
St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy
No current Ofsted rating0.43 miles · Ages 4–11
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St Nicholas Church of England First School
No current Ofsted rating0.66 miles · Ages 3–9
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Palmers Cross Primary School
No current Ofsted rating1.29 miles · Ages 3–11
Academy sponsor led
Secondary schools
(Tap each school to view)Codsall Community High School
Good0.39 miles · Ages 13–18
Community school
Inspected 2 Mar 2023
Ormiston NEW Academy
Good1.93 miles · Ages 11–19
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 15 Feb 2022
St Regis Church of England Academy
Good2.21 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 16 Nov 2022
Aldersley High School
No current Ofsted rating1.17 miles · Ages 11–18
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St Edmund's Catholic Academy
No current Ofsted rating2.88 miles · Ages 11–18
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Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime Trends in WV8 1DZ
ImprovingCrime is down 23.4% over the past year, driven by increases in shoplifting and offset by decreases in bicycle theft.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
Shows monthly crime levels over time. Peaks indicate higher crime periods.
Latest: 8 crimes
Overall Change
-23.4%
Decreasing trend
Rising Most
Shoplifting
75% (low volume)
Falling Most
Bicycle theft
-100%
Crime Profile for this Postcode (Last 12 months)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 33.3% |
-41.5%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 24.3% |
+2.9%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Shoplifting | 14 | 9.7% |
+75%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 9% |
-27.8%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Burglary | 8 | 5.6% |
+33.3%
vs -7.9% nationally
|
| Other theft | 8 | 5.6% |
+60%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Public order | 7 | 4.9% |
-56.3%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.5% |
-50%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Other crime | 3 | 2.1% |
-25%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.1% |
+50%
vs +6.2% nationally
|
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